Tag Archives: Cancer

Cancer Patient Cured of HIV after Stem Cell Transplant

A team of German doctors have cured an American patient of HIV with a stem cell transplant. This is reported in the peer-reviewed journal Blood yesterday. “Our results strongly suggest that cure of HIV has been achieved in this patient”, … Continue reading

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Silicone Implants better than Saline Implants?

Silicone implants are found to be more satisfactory than saline (salt water) implants, a new study reveals. The study was performed on women that have gone through reconstructive breast surgery due to breast cancer, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer can be Prevented With Asthma Drug

A drug commonly used in Korea and Japan to treat asthma has recently been found to stop the spread of breast cancer cells that are traditionally resistant to chemotherapy. This is proclaimed in a new study led by St. Michael’s … Continue reading

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Supercharged Broccoli That Fights Against Cancer Unveiled

Scientists in Britain have made a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer through unveiling a supercharged broccoli. This is done from a 26-year long plod with cultivating a special strain of broccoli. The scientists’ breeding programme stared in 1984, … Continue reading

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Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

Women who maintain certain so called breast-healthy habits can lower their risk of breast cancer. The three most important healthy habits to do so are the following: Engage in regular physical activity Maintain a healthy weight Drink alcohol in moderation … Continue reading

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